Jeniece Roman
Indigenous Nations Reporter at WSHU-FM (Fairfield, CT)
Corps Member at Report For America
Reporter for @WSHUPublicRadio in CT and Long Island, NY covering Indigenous Nations | VP of Programming @ctspj | Proud @scsu alum |
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1 week ago |
wshu.org | Jeniece Roman
Dozens of young activists rallied at the Connecticut State Capitol to support expanding medical coverage for immigrants. More than 50 high school students met with lawmakers Tuesday. The group urged them to support expanding HUSKY 4 Immigrants, a program that provides Medicaid coverage to children regardless of immigration status. The group wants to raise the age of coverage to 26 from 15. Several people spoke about personal experiences within the health care system.
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2 weeks ago |
wshu.org | Jeniece Roman
Connecticut lawmakers are advocating for legislation that would help to improve air quality in public schools. State Rep. Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield) is part of the Connecticut Working Group on School Indoor Air Quality. The group met at the State Capitol Wednesday to recognize National Healthy Schools Week. Leeper said it’s vital that schools have the best air quality.
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2 weeks ago |
wshu.org | Jeniece Roman
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Gov. Ned Lamont spoke out Monday, condemning President Trump and Elon Musk after cuts to funding for veteran federal jobs and essential services. “This administration has shattered what I view is a sacred trust between a country and those who have sacrificed for its survival,” DeLauro said. State veteran advocates joined DeLauro and Lamont to speak with veterans at the West Haven Veterans Museum.
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2 weeks ago |
wshu.org | Jeniece Roman
The state Office of Inspector General released its preliminary report about the shooting Friday morning. The report said that police responded to East Main Street on a report of a large fight. The gathering was reported to have been in connection with a funeral. According to the report, police chased a man on foot after they reported to investigate a vehicle after receiving reports that the occupant had a gun. Body camera footage was released Friday, along with a preliminary report of the incident.
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3 weeks ago |
wshu.org | Jeniece Roman
State and city officials met Thursday to celebrate the launch of Via NHV, a new pilot program for New Haven residents. The service allows users to book shared rides to public transit routes in the comfort of a taxi-style ride. Michael Piscitelli is the city’s Economic Development Administrator. Piscitelli said riders can download an app to use the new service. “So an efficient, low cost, public service that is point to point is extremely important.
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